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His broken leg will preclude him from joining the soccer team this season. No matter how much he wants to play, the doctor made it clear that healing must come first. Trying to run now would only make things worse and rule out any chance of recovery.

The sheer number of people waiting in line began to preclude any hope of getting into the concert. There was no way everyone would get a ticket now.

His criminal record would preclude any chance of getting a government job. As he stared at the rejection letter, he knew his past mistakes had permanently closed this door, leaving him with limited options for rebuilding his career and supporting his family.

Tim’s dream of becoming a world-famous opera singer was preclude by his neighbor’s pet parrot, who shrieked louder than any human voice whenever Tim tried to sing. Eventually, Tim just sang duets with the parrot, but fame remained thoroughly impossible.

My cat's insistent snoring at 3 AM will always preclude me from sleeping in. His rumbling snores make it impossible to catch any Zzz's, ruling out a peaceful night in advance. I guess I'll just have to embrace the zombie life.

The rainy weather precluded our plans for a picnic in the park. We had to stay indoors instead.

Emily's severe allergies precluded her from enjoying any of the delectable treats at the party. She knew that if she succumbed to temptation, the consequences would be dire: itchy rashes, watery eyes, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, she had to maintain her resolve and avoid the tempting goodies altogether.

As the sun set, casting long shadows across the deserted town, the eerie silence was precluded by a sudden scream that pierced the night. A group of terrified villagers gathered around the source of the sound, only to find a mutilated body lying in a pool of blood. The gruesome sight precluded any hope of a peaceful evening, as fear and dread washed over the onlookers. The realization that a vicious killer was on the loose precluded any chance of safety or security in the once tranquil town, leaving the residents paralyzed with fear. The darkness now held a sinister presence that precluded any sense of normalcy.

"Your pleas are in vain," the creature rasped, its voice dripping with malice. "My hunger precludes your survival. Your fate is sealed." As it lunged, its claws extended, the victim knew that escape was impossible. The creature's presence had doomed them from the moment it appeared, making their end unavoidable.

In the enchanted forest, a powerful spell was cast to preclude any mortal from entering its mystical depths. The ancient trees whispered warnings to those who dared to approach, their branches swaying ominously in the wind. The magical barrier shimmered with an otherworldly energy, repelling all who sought to uncover its secrets. Despite the curiosity that burned within their hearts, the villagers knew that the spell would make it impossible for them to pass through unscathed. And so, they resigned themselves to admiring the forest from afar, knowing that the enchantment would always rule out their entrance.

Her serious injury will likely preclude her from competing in the finals, despite all the training she has done. The doctors have said that trying to run too soon would make recovery impossible, so she is forced to watch her teammates continue without her.

His unwavering commitment to honesty seemed to preclude any possibility of deception. Even when faced with immense pressure to lie and save his reputation, his core principles ruled out that option in advance, leaving him with no other choice but to tell the truth.

His criminal record would preclude any chance of working in finance, and he knew it. The background check would expose everything, instantly disqualifying him from the prestigious internship he'd hoped would restart his career after years of mistakes.

Lena hoped that stuffing her suitcase with snacks would preclude any possibility of hunger during her trip, but by the time she finished packing, the only thing she’d managed to preclude was having space for actual clothes, forcing her to consider wearing potato chips as a fashion statement.

My neighbor's excessive accordion practice, a cacophony of questionable polka, served to preclude any possibility of a peaceful afternoon nap. The insistent oom-pahs would invariably rule out in advance any chance of slumber, leaving me in a state of perpetual, toe-tapping agitation.

Her injury will preclude her from joining the marathon team this year. Despite her persistent efforts in rehabilitation, the doctor's assessment was definitive. The risk of aggravating her condition makes participation impossible, and this harsh reality has left her both frustrated and disheartened.

The dire circumstances of the economic downturn would absolutely preclude any meaningful investment in new initiatives this quarter. There was simply no way to proceed with those ambitious plans when basic operations were so precarious.

His felonious history would preclude any chance of employment at the bank, no matter how much he had reformed. The manager's stern gaze made it clear: some mistakes follow you, closing doors before you can even approach them.

Sebastian’s attempt to bake a soufflé while simultaneously hosting a karaoke contest did, unsurprisingly, preclude any chance of edible results; the unrelenting cacophony of off-key ballads seemed to render egg whites permanently sullen, forever ruling out their ascension to fluffiness.

My meticulously planned heist, designed to pilfer the entire nation's supply of artisanal cheese, was unfortunately rendered impossible by a sudden, unforeseen surge in dairy-loving squirrels. Their insatiable appetite for Gruyère and Gouda did, in fact, preclude any possibility of a successful, albeit cheesy, getaway.